Cologne to Lake Bled trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lake Bled takes 14h 8m and the fastest train takes 9h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Lake Bled. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 8m
Duration: 947 km
Distance: €213
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

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best

Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to München Hbftrain 41 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain Ic

11h 53m

€153–440

Cologne to Lake Bled train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Lake Bled. The earliest departure is at 9:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Lake Bled at 11:33 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 14h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 14, 2026

7:45 PM → 11:33 AM
Arrives next day
15h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, May 15, 2026

9:45 AM → 7:38 PM
9h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 4:21 AM
Arrives next day
16h 36m • 4 changes
7:45 PM → 11:33 AM
Arrives next day
15h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, May 16, 2026

9:45 AM → 7:38 PM
9h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 4:21 AM
Arrives next day
16h 36m • 4 changes
7:45 PM → 11:33 AM
Arrives next day
15h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, May 17, 2026

9:45 AM → 7:38 PM
9h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 4:21 AM
Arrives next day
16h 36m • 4 changes
7:45 PM → 2:43 PM
Arrives next day
18h 58m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, May 18, 2026

9:45 AM → 7:38 PM
9h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 4:21 AM
Arrives next day
16h 36m • 4 changes
7:45 PM → 11:33 AM
Arrives next day
15h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

9:45 AM → 7:38 PM
9h 53m • 4 changes
11:45 AM → 4:21 AM
Arrives next day
16h 36m • 4 changes
7:45 PM → 11:33 AM
Arrives next day
15h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

9:45 AM → 7:38 PM
9h 53m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Lake Bled? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Cologne to Lake Bled.

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Distance: 946.6 km
Duration: 14h 8m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Lake Bled, Slovenia?

You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bled Jezero via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Villach Hbf, and Jesenice in around 11h 53m.

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